Su Mo sighed.
"Just an Inner Elder. He served the sect for most of his life. He accumulated many achievents and earned respect from countless disciples."
Then he shook his head.
"But after Wu Chaochang beca a traitor, everything changed."
"The sect blad him for raising Wu Chaochang, a traitor."
"His contributions were gradually erased. Even after death, his reputation wasn’t spared."
Yang Qingxi beca silent.
For so reason, she felt the old man was rather unfortunate.
He spent his life serving the sect.
Then lost everything because of soone else’s choices.
"A common fate for people close to protagonists."
Su Mo sighed.
Yang Qingxi suddenly looked directly into his eyes.
"Not everyone close to a protagonist has a bad ending."
Su Mo paused. Then imdiately understood what she ant.
His expression beca strange.
"Miss Yang."
"Hm?"
"I know."
He pointed at himself.
"I’m talking about other protagonists. Not ."
Then he straightened his back.
"After all, I am the one above all."
Yang Qingxi’s lips curved slightly.
"There you go again."
However, before either could continue, Su Mo suddenly froze.
A familiar notification appeared before his eyes.
[Ding! Subsystem: Ultimate Ascension System - Feedback Received!]
[1) Task Settlent (10x Multiplier): 6100 Points]
[2) System Store Purchase Share: 600 Points]
[Points Received: 6700]
Su Mo blinked.
Then a smile slowly appeared on his face.
Task settlent?
That ant Shuang had already completed the tasks from the Mission Board.
Not only that, she had already started spending her earnings.
After checking the records, Su Mo quickly found the details.
One D-Rank Technique.
One Low-Grade Spirit Crystal.
Nothing extravagant. Just practical purchases aid at increasing cultivation speed and ans of combat.
"Looks like she’s working hard." Su Mo muttered.
"What happened?" Yang Qingxi asked.
"Good news." Su Mo grinned. "My investnt paid off."
Seeing his expression, Yang Qingxi imdiately understood it was related to his subsystems.
anwhile, Su Mo felt increasingly satisfied.
The more successful his system holders beca, the stronger he would beco in return.
Perhaps one day, those expensive S-Rank techniques that currently made him hesitate wouldn’t seem expensive at all.
Thinking about that future, Su Mo suddenly felt motivated again.
The road ahead looked surprisingly promising.
***
When Song ilin returned to her courtyard, she felt ntally exhausted.
The discussion in the Sect Hall had been far more tiring than fighting the Pishachas.
Battles only required strength. But etings required patience.
And unfortunately, so elders seed determined to test the limits of that patience.
The mont she stepped through the entrance, a servant imdiately noticed her arrival.
"Welco back, Elder Song."
Song ilin nodded lightly.
"Where are the guests?"
"They have been staying in the guest room."
"Good."
Song ilin paused for a mont before asking another question.
"Is dinner ready?"
"It can be served imdiately."
The servant bowed respectfully.
"Should we begin serving?"
"Go ahead."
Song ilin waved her hand.
"And invite the guests."
The servant acknowledged the order and quickly departed.
Only after that did Song ilin finally allow herself to relax slightly.
Her robes were stained with dirt and traces of dried black blood from the earlier battle. Although most of it belonged to the Pishachas, it still made her feel uncomfortable.
After fighting those monsters and then attending a lengthy eting without rest, she hadn’t even found ti to wash properly.
At the mont, all she wanted was a hot bath and a peaceful al.
Unfortunately, peace was often a luxury.
By the ti Song ilin finished washing up and changed into clean clothes, dinner was already prepared.
As she approached the dining area, she heard voices from inside.
"...Maybe they’re the manifestation of human resentnt."
Yang Qingxi’s voice sounded thoughtful.
She was dressed more casually now, her long hair tied into a simple ponytail behind her head.
While speaking, she absentmindedly played with a strand of hair between her fingers.
Across from her, Su Mo imdiately shook his head.
"I don’t think that’s likely."
"Why?"
Yang Qingxi glanced at him.
Su Mo spread his hands.
"If human resentnt could create Pishachas, shouldn’t cities be overflowing with them? There are far more people there."
"Besides, resentnt becoming Yin Energy is one thing. But Yin Energy still needs a source. Without a continuous source and dium to contain, it should eventually disperse."
Yang Qingxi quietly listened. Then she slowly nodded.
"I see."
For a brief mont, Su Mo felt pleased.
Then Yang Qingxi added, "Master Su truly possesses profound knowledge."
Su Mo imdiately sensed danger from her sweet tone.
Sure enough, Yang Qingxi continued.
"Thank you for today’s lesson. It was very educational."
The corner of Su Mo’s mouth twitched.
Although her expression remained calm, the sarcasm was obvious.
Naturally, Su Mo refused to admit defeat.
Giving her a profound look, he leaned back slightly.
"Since you already know how amazing I am, shouldn’t you show so respect toward your teacher?"
Yang Qingxi narrowed her eyes.
"What kind of respect?"
"Sothing simple is enough."
Su Mo spoke shalessly.
"Serving tea. Massage my shoulders. Or, maybe fan a little."
Yang Qingxi stared at him. Then slowly smiled.
Unfortunately, the smile looked sowhat dangerous.
"Sure."
Her voice was gentle.
"Let’s do it later."
Su Mo instantly felt uneasy.
Before he could think further, Yang Qingxi added another sentence.
"I’m sure the results will be very explosive."
The smile on Su Mo’s face imdiately froze. His back suddenly felt cold.
"...Explosive?"
"Yes."
Yang Qingxi nodded seriously with a sweet smile. "Very explosive."
Su Mo swallowed. His thoughts instantly began racing.
[Explosive?]
[She doesn’t an what I think she ans, right?]
[No way.]
[She’s not planning to use Explosion Technique on ...]
[Right?]
The more he thought about it, the less confident he beca.
After all, this was Yang Qingxi.
The sa person who had been engrossed in blowing up the forest earlier, along with the Pishachas’ bodies.
Across the table, Yang Qingxi rely smiled without explaining further.
The mysterious smile made Su Mo even more nervous.
At that mont, Song ilin finally entered the dining area.
Seeing the strange expressions on both of their faces, she paused.
One seed amused.
The other looked as though he was contemplating life and death.
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